The Fake Installment Business: Being An Outline Of Its Development (1903)

By Henry Raymond Mussey

Book Overview

The Fake Installment Business: Being An Outline Of Its Development (1903) is a book written by Henry Raymond Mussey. The book is a comprehensive description of the development of the fake installment business. The fake installment business refers to the practice of selling goods on credit with high-interest rates and hidden fees, which often resulted in the buyer paying more than the actual price of the product.The book covers the history of the fake installment business, from its origins in the late 19th century to its peak in the early 20th century. Mussey describes the various tactics used by companies to lure unsuspecting customers into buying goods on credit, including misleading advertising, false promises, and aggressive sales tactics.Mussey also discusses the impact of the fake installment business on consumers, particularly those who were vulnerable to exploitation, such as the poor and the elderly. He highlights the devastating consequences of high-interest rates and hidden fees, which often left customers in debt and unable to pay off their loans.Overall, The Fake Installment Business: Being An Outline Of Its Development (1903) is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the unethical practices of the fake installment business and its impact on society. It serves as a warning against the dangers of predatory lending and the importance of consumer protection laws.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167165152
• ISBN13: 9781167165153
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"